Biography

Born: February 7, 1937-Livery Naples Italy

Baptized: February 19, 1937 Church of St. George Martyr

Emigrated: July 4, 1964 arrives at Toronto with Dr. Nicola Sbarra from Liveri

Deceased: March 21, 1992

Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill, Ontario

Writings:

“My Dear and good Jesus, suffering has been my joy, the gift that has allowed me to meet you, the greatest love of my life. I am ready to accept for love of you all the suffering that you, Jesus, ask of me.”

 

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Part of Sister Carmelina’s Testament:

“…I have always loved you and I will take all of you with me. I will help you from heaven, I will pray for you and I will continue working with you. I love all of you; for me you are all my family and you are all equal. Even though I was not always able to respond immediately, with time I did. I have never spared myself, never neglecting anyone…”

 

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MEMORIAL

IN HONOR OF

SR. CARMELINA TARANTINO OF THE CROSS, C.P.

 

On October 13, 1995, Fr. Claudio Piccinini, C.P. announced his intention to erect, at Teopoli, a monument to Sr. Carmelina Tarantino and new Stations of the Cross dedicated to her memory.

There is no doubt Sr. Carmelina deserves this recognition and all those who have come to know and love her want this opportunity to thank her.

Sr. Carmelina helped thousands of people by making herself available to listen to them and pray for them, even though she was hospitalized and afflicted with illness for most of her life.  She dedicated the best of her energies and prayers for the realization of the Mission (Società Unita) and especially, Teopoli.

The time has now come to express, with Fr. Claudio, our gratitude for all that Sr. Carmelina did and taught us through her example, sacrifices and words of encouragement.

Meanwhile, let's strive to recall and imitate her great virtues, may they be an influence in our lives, our children and our children children's life.